TRB Webinar: Debt Finance Practices for Surface Transportation: Current Issues and Research Needs
- The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will conduct a webinar on April 2, 2015, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm ET that will explore a variety of policy issues related to the issuance and management of debt for surface transportation projects. The extent to which debt financing is used by states for transportation projects is being considered by policy makers and the private sector. Decision makers must weigh pay-as-you-go financing versus debt financing within the framework of determining the most appropriate public policy. The research and guidance issued on debt issuance for surface transportation projects has been limited.
This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Revenue and Finance.
Participants must register in advance of the webinar, and there is a fee for non-TRB Sponsor or non-TRB Sustaining Affiliate employees.
For more information contact RGillum@nas.edu

Webinar

Apr 7, 2015

FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty

FHWA Webinar: Climate Resilience Pilots: Results from Oregon DOT, WSDOT, Caltrans, and MTC
- FHWA’s recently completed Climate Resilience Pilot program supported 19 pilot projects around the country to assess vulnerabilities and develop strategies to make transportation infrastructure and operations more resilient to climate change and extreme weather events. In this webinar, representatives from Oregon DOT, Washington State DOT, Caltrans District 1, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will present results and lessons learned from their climate change resilience pilot projects. This webinar is part of the FHWA webinar series "Building a Climate Resilient Transportation System." More information can be found on the FHWA climate change website at:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/webinars/

Webinar

Apr 9, 2015

FHWA Travel Model Improvement Program

FHWA TMIP Webinar: Scalable, Data Driven Analysis, Part 2 of 3
- Please join FHWA's Travel Model Improvement Program (TMIP) for the second in a three-part webinar series on Scalable, Data Driven Analysis presented by John Davis and Zev Winkelman (RAND). Session 2 of our three-part webinar series will begin by wrapping up the discussion of batch, iterative and stream computing models introduced in Session 1. We will then cover different models for data storage including NoSQL, graph databases, and distributed file systems. Session 2 will conclude with material on important characteristics and classes of basic algorithms to set the stage for the discussion of more advanced algorithms in Session 3. TeleConference Toll Free Number: 1-888-675-2535; Participant Passcode: 8344566.
For more information contact sarah.sun@dot.gov

Webinar

Apr 13 - 17, 2015

National Transit Institute

NTI Transit Academy
- The Transit Academy is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes study of a major transit system. It is designed to provide those new to transit with an in-depth understanding of the scope of responsibilities, variety of skills and range of activities that work together in delivering safe and efficient transit service. The academy is presented using lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities and facility tours. Key transit agency personnel serve as instructors ready to share their knowledge and experience - you'll learn from those who do the work. The program covers the broad range of responsibilities and functions found in a major transit system - literally transforming the entire organization into a learning laboratory. This four and a half day academy program is intended for professionals and decision-makers new to the transit industry and those who can benefit from an in-depth exposure to transit and its people.
For more information contact bvandyke@nti.rutgers.edu

Event

Salt Lake City, UT

Apr 13 - 14, 2015

TRB

Moving Active Transportation to Higher Ground: Opportunities for Accelerating the Assessment of Health Impacts
- TRB is cosponsoring Moving Active Transportation to Higher Ground: Opportunities for Accelerating the Assessment of Health Impacts on April 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The conference will bring together professionals in the fields of transportation, urban planning, public health, health care, and health economics to explore the state of the art and state of the practice on quantifying the public health outcomes of active transportation.
Conference focus areas include:
• Scientific evidence on relationships between active transportation and health
• Strategies for data collection and methods of data analysis and modeling that contribute to the quantification of impacts on personal, household, and community health as they relate to various aspects of active travel
• Innovative tools and approaches to assess the impacts of active transportation (e.g., health impact assessments of transportation projects or local, regional, and state planning scenarios), as well as tools to better forecast the effects on active transportation.

Event

Washington, D.C.

Apr 14 - 15, 2015

National Transit Institute

Transit ITS Seminar
- This introductory-level workshop is geared for transit professionals, which include planners, engineers, operators, and individuals employed by MPOs, DOTs, and transportation agencies that will be involved in the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of transit data. The goal of the workshop is to discuss and discover best practices in data management for transit ridership and for open source data, for internal agency consumption and external partner usage. This workshop will provide the opportunity for participants to network and will illustrate ITS data management best practices from peer agencies and from academic research. Participants will have the opportunity to hear case study presenters discuss their successes as well as lessons learned relating to data management, and will have the opportunity to tour a local transit agency’s facility to see some of the ITS technologies used.
For more information contact fconti@nti.rutgers.edu

Event

Pasadena, CA

Apr 14, 2015

Transportation Research Board

TRB Webinar: Achieving Sustainable Transportation through Collaboration
- The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will conduct a webinar on April 14, 2015, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET that will summarize NCFRP Report 28: Sustainability Strategies Addressing Supply Chain Air Emissions, which identifies potential strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from supply chains. Webinar presenters will address how to collaborate across the supply chain, whether it is through public-private partnerships, engaging the private sector, or embedding new practices in traditional business operations. Participants must register in advance of the webinar, and there is a fee for non-TRB Sponsor or non-TRB Sustaining Affiliate employees.
For more information contact RGillum@nas.edu

Webinar

Apr 14, 2015

USDOT Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative

USDOT Webinar: Understanding the Travel Needs of Veterans/ Wounded Warriors
- The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) needs your help and expertise to identify user needs and challenges faced by travelers with disabilities to develop transformative technology solutions. The USDOT’s Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative (ATTRI) conducts research to improve the mobility of travelers with disabilities through the use of intelligent transportation system (ITS) and other advanced technologies. ATTRI’s mission is to enhance mobility of travelers with disabilities by providing the capability to reliably, safely and independently plan and execute travel. We invite you to participate in this research initiative by attending the user needs webinar on Tuesday, April 14th from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST. The webinar will be interactive and will walk participants through a number of scenarios to gather responses and feedback. The target audience is disabled veterans and wounded warriors, caregivers, advocates, transportation system managers, state, local and federal government officials, academia, and any other individuals involved with technology and mobility needs for disabled veterans and wounded warriors.
For more information contact s-edrington@tamu.edu

Webinar

Apr 14, 2015

FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty

FHWA Webinar: International Climate Resilience: Practices from Denmark, Norway, and more
- The Danish Road Directorate will explain their strategy for adapting to climate change and the "Blue Spot" risk assessment method. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration will discuss how they integrated climate resilience considerations into their design and construction manuals and operations and maintenance practices. FHWA and the US DOT Volpe Center will discuss findings from a review of international practices on climate adaptation for transportation in nine countries (Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Netherlands, Korea, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, and Norway). This webinar is part of the FHWA webinar series "Building a Climate Resilient Transportation System." More information can be found on the FHWA climate change website at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/webinars/

Webinar

Apr 15, 2015

Transportation Research Board

TRB Webinar: Creative Ways to Consider Funding Future Transportation
- The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will conduct a webinar on April 15, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that will cover new ways of funding transportation infrastructure. Webinar presenters will provide a brief overview of common approaches to funding transportation and highlight several emerging models, including cooperative ownership models, roadway usage charges, and transportation utility fees. The presenters will explore how these approaches may generate new funding for transportation capital and operating programs. This webinar is a reprise of the highly acclaimed session at the TRB Fifth International Conference on Surface Transportation held in July 2014 in Irvine, California, and aims to make content available to practitioners who were unable to attend in person. This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Revenue and Finance. Participants must register in advance of the webinar, and there is a fee for non-TRB Sponsor or non-TRB Sustaining Affiliate employees.
For more information contact RGillum@nas.edu

2015 AASHTO GIS for Transportation Symposium
- The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials sponsors the annual GIS for Transportation Symposium. It is a chance for persons in government and private industry who are interested in the use of GIS for transportation purposes to get together and share experiences, see state-of-art software, and learn more about this field. The Symposium annually attracts over 400 Symposium registrants in addition to the 30 exhibitors in the technology hall. The Symposium offers keynote speakers, discussion forums, workshops, presentations, and a technology hall where exhibitors showcase their services. Organizations and individuals with information related to GIS in transportation are encouraged to share their experience by presenting at the Symposium.

Event

Des Moines, IA

Apr 22 - 23, 2015

National Transit Institute

NTI Training: Environmental Justice
- This training will instruct FTA’s grantees on how to effectively satisfy the requirements of Executive Order 12898, U.S. DOT Order 5610.2(a), and FTA Circular 4703.1 on Environmental Justice. It is intended to serve as guidance for practitioners, reviewers, and grantees on effective ways for integrating the consideration of Environmental Justice impacts throughout the transportation planning and project development/NEPA processes.
For more information contact gstern@nti.rutgers.edu

Event

Philadelphia, PA

Apr 23, 2015

FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty

FHWA Webinar: Climate Resilience Pilots: Results from Arizona, CAMPO, NCTCOG, and Albuquerque
- FHWA’s recently completed Climate Resilience Pilot program supported 19 pilot projects around the country to assess vulnerabilities and develop strategies to make transportation infrastructure and operations more resilient to climate change and extreme weather events. In this webinar, representatives from Arizona DOT, Capitol Area MPO (Austin), and North Central Texas COG (Dallas-Ft. Worth) will present results and lessons learned from their climate change resilience pilot projects. Additionally, a representative from the U.S. DOT Volpe Center will present results and lessons learned from the climate vulnerability aspects of the Central New Mexico Scenario Planning Pilot Project. This webinar is part of the FHWA webinar series "Building a Climate Resilient Transportation System." More information can be found on the FHWA climate change website at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/webinars/

Webinar

Apr 26 - 28, 2015

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association

IBTTA Transportation Finance and Road Usage Charging Conference
- America’s transportation funding system is broke and broken. This conference will explore innovative ways to fix it. As Congress struggles to restore the solvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund, states and localities are blazing new paths to generate sustainable funding for their vital transportation infrastructure. Thirty-five states now use toll financing to build and operate limited access road infrastructure. Oregon and a dozen other states are exploring road usage charging (RUC), a policy of assessing fees for the use of roadway infrastructure across an entire roadway network. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and mileage-based user fees (MBUF) are two other terms that refer to RUC.
For more information contact hsmith@ibtta.org

Event

Portland, OR

Apr 26 - May 1, 2015

I-95 Corridor Coalition

I-95 Corridor Coalition Freight Academy
- The Freight Academy is a unique immersion program designed to efficiently train public sector agency staff whose planning, operational, and/or management work impact goods movement decisions, investments, and interactions. The I-95 Corridor Coalition developed this Freight Academy with input from Coalition Members as a result of a number of trends that have emerged through their work on freight projects. These include: large increases in freight movements; dynamic changes in the goods movement industry; the need to understand freight as an integral part of the transportation system; and an increasing need to integrate freight facilities and operations with community goals. These important trends, combined with the knowledge that many experienced members of transportation agencies are scheduled to retire in the next 5 to 10 years, prompted the I-95 Corridor Coalition to sponsor the development and implementation of the Freight Academy.
For more information contact info@freightacademy.org

Event

New Brunswick, NJ

Apr 28, 2015

FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty

FHWA Webinar: Climate Resilience Pilots: Results from CT DOT, Maine DOT, NYSDOT, and MassDOT
- FHWA’s recently completed Climate Resilience Pilot program supported 19 pilot projects around the country to assess vulnerabilities and develop strategies to make transportation infrastructure and operations more resilient to climate change and extreme weather events. In this webinar, representatives from Connecticut DOT, Maine DOT, New York State DOT, and Massachusetts State DOT will present results and lessons learned from their climate change resilience pilot projects. This webinar is part of the FHWA webinar series "Building a Climate Resilient Transportation System." More information can be found on the FHWA climate change website at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/webinars/

Webinar

Apr 29 - May 2, 2015

Congress for the New Urbanism

CNU 23: Meeting the Demand for Walkable Places
- The 23rd Annual Congress is coming to Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. The rich and diverse DFW region provides the perfect backdrop to explore the range of opportunities and challenges facing our members. This year’s theme looks at the forces driving the desire for more urban lifestyles. In Dallas alone, 68% of residents "believe being able to walk or bike to destinations would be good for the local economy" yet the current market of walkable neighborhoods is only 3-5% in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Join us in DFW for CNU 23, April 29 – May 2, 2015 and network, learn and collaborate with the top real estate developers, architects, public officials, planners, architects and advocates working to make our cities better places.
For more information contact kelly@ahi-services.com

NHI Training: Risk Management
- During planning for a transportation improvement, thorough consideration of potential risks can help reduce or eliminate them, ensuring a smoother project life cycle. In the same way, accounting for risk in program management and strategic planning can help transportation agencies minimize or avoid unexpected costs or delays. Recent legislation reflects the growing importance of understanding risk in government programs. Congress included requirements for risk management in the latest highway authorization, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).
This course provides an understanding of risk management concepts and processes, including terminology, benefits of use, risk management planning, and a framework for implementation. The course presents a cyclical risk management framework through classroom training and an independent study assignment, focusing on gathering information; identifying risk; analyzing and prioritizing risk events; documenting risk; identifying risk response strategies; incorporating response strategies into a plan; and monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting strategies. The 1-hour independent study assignment is completed by participants before attending the 2-day classroom session.
For more information contact nhicustomerservice@dot.gov

Event

Richmond, VA

May 5, 2015

FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty

FHWA Webinar: Climate Resilience Pilots: Results from MnDOT, Michigan DOT, Iowa DOT, and Alaska
- FHWA’s recently completed Climate Resilience Pilot program supported 19 pilot projects around the country to assess vulnerabilities and develop strategies to make transportation infrastructure and operations more resilient to climate change and extreme weather events. In this webinar, representatives Minnesota DOT, Michigan DOT, Iowa DOT, and the FHWA Western Federal Lands Highway Division will present results and lessons learned from their climate change resilience pilot projects. This webinar is part of the FHWA webinar series "Building a Climate Resilient Transportation System." More information can be found on the FHWA climate change website at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/webinars/

Webinar

May 6 - 8, 2015

Transportation Research Board

Transportation for Sustainability – An International Conference
- TRB is sponsoring the Transportation for Sustainability–An International Conference conference on May 6-8, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The conference is designed to draw attention to the global and international aspects of transportation and sustainability, including problems of transportation and sustainability that are common to many nations. Submit presentation and poster abstracts by October 15, 2014.
The conference will provide an opportunity to showcase state-of-the-art solutions that can be applied in the United States and other countries; address sustainability and international relations that arise when transportation modes cross country borders; and highlight issues of global sustainability related to transportation that may be hard to effectively address because of a lack of knowledge and research capacity.
For more information contact MStarnes@nas.edu

Event

Washington, DC

May 12 - 13, 2015

National Highway Institute

NHI Training: Highway Program Funding
- This instructor-led training provides an overview of the Federal-aid Highway Program, focusing on various aspects of highway program funding unique to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Topics include: the operation of the Highway Trust Fund and its significance to the funding level of the Federal-aid Highway Program; the content and policy implications of authorizing and appropriating legislation; the FHWA apportionment process; discussion of obligation limitation, allocations, deductions, earmarking, and transferability; and the effect of policy and budget considerations on the use of Federal-aid funds. The course has been updated to complement the new Federal-aid authorization bill.
For more information contact nhicustomerservice@dot.gov

Event

Salt Lake City, UT

May 13 - 15, 2015

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

AASHTO Spring Meeting
- With surface transportation reauthorization underway, and the Highway Trust Fund in crisis, the 2015 AASHTO Spring Meeting in Cheyenne, WY, promises to be one of the most important gatherings of state departments of transportation of the year. In addition to updates from Washington, DC, the meeting offers state transportation executives the opportunity to network and share the latest in industry policies and innovations, as well as progress implementing the current surface transportation authorization, MAP-21. Hosted by the WYDOT, this year’s meeting will also include a student engineering competition and additional committee meetings on rail, freight, and performance measures.

Event

Cheyenne, WY

May 14 - 15, 2015

National Transit Institute

NTI Training: Environmental Justice
- This training will instruct FTA’s grantees on how to effectively satisfy the requirements of Executive Order 12898, U.S. DOT Order 5610.2(a), and FTA Circular 4703.1 on Environmental Justice. It is intended to serve as guidance for practitioners, reviewers, and grantees on effective ways for integrating the consideration of Environmental Justice impacts throughout the transportation planning and project development/NEPA processes.
For more information contact gstern@nti.rutgers.edu

Event

Seattle, WA

May 14, 2015

FHWA Travel Model Improvement Program

FHWA TMIP Webinar: Scalable, Data Driven Analysis, Part 3 of 3
- Please join FHWA's Travel Model Improvement Program (TMIP) for the last in a three-part webinar series on Scalable, Data Driven Analysis presented by John Davis and Zev Winkelman (RAND). Session 3 of our three part webinar series will begin with the conclusion of the algorithms content including an overview of the field of machine learning. The session will then focus on the implications of big data including privacy and ethical issues that are inherently associated with big data. The session will conclude with a discussion of smart cities and the trade‐offs that should be considered in technology investment decisions. (Teleconference Toll Free Number: 1-888-675-2535. Participant Passcode: 8344566)
For more information contact sarah.sun@dot.gov

2015 International Trails Symposium
- American Trails hosts the next International Trails Symposium in Portland May 17-20, 2015, at the Oregon Convention Center. American Trails sponsors the International Trails Symposium every two years to bring together trail and greenway advocates, managers, planners, and users, as well as tourism and business interests. The Symposium addresses every aspect of trails, greenways, and blueways. The Symposium includes numerous educational sessions covering the broad range of trail issues, internationally prominent speakers, a state-of-the-art, trail-related exhibit hall, informative and interactive mobile workshops and much more. The theme for this year's Symposium is "Solutions for Success."

Event

Portland, OR

May 26 - 29, 2015

University of Texas at Austin

2015 International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships
- The 2nd International Conference on Public-Private Partnership (ICPPP2015) will be held in Austin, Texas, on May 26-29, 2015. ICPPP2015 will cover a wide range of topics related to public-private partnerships (PPPs), ranging from policy to engineering, and economics to legal issues. Examples of the main themes include, but not limited to, the following: Financing Policies; Financial Viability and Risk Analysis of PPP Projects; Design, Construction, Operation, and Management of PPP Infrastructure Projects; and Legal Issues Related to PPPs.
For more information contact info@icppp2015.org

Event

Austin, TX

May 31 - Jun 2, 2015

Transportation Research Board

5th International Transportation Systems Performance Measurement and Data Conference
- The 5th International Transportation Systems Performance Measurement and Data Conference will examine the state of the practice and will identify priorities for future research in transportation systems performance measurement and the data resources supporting them. It will be a forum for U.S. and international experts from government, industry, and academia to exchange and collaborate on performance measurement information. The conference is organized by the Transportation Research Board and sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Performance Measures Technical Transfer Pooled Fund, and Federal Transit Administration.
For more information contact TPalmerlee@NAS.edu

Event

Denver, CO

May 31 - Jun 5, 2015

Community Transportation Association

Community Transportation Expo
- The annual Community Transportation EXPO is your chance to join colleagues from around the nation in a setting dedicated to fresh ideas, innovative products and services, networking and learning. You will not want to miss this conference. In addition to the important discussions on the legislative front, there will be dozens of training sessions, workshops and networking events that will allow you to advance your understanding of transit issues, develop fresh solutions to challenging issues and help you outline new approaches to your work.

2015 ITS America Annual Meeting and Expo
- Taking place June 1 – 3, 2015, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, the 25th ITS America Annual Meeting & Exposition is expected to draw more than 2,000 of the nation’s top transportation and technology policymakers, innovators and engineers, investors, researchers and business leaders together to address the critical role of technology in the nation’s and region’s transportation future. With more than 250 presentations and 60 sessions the 2015 Annual Meeting will have it all–providing attendees the opportunity to hear from the industry’s best and brightest and also experience the latest transportation innovations through interactive demonstrations, a bustling exhibit hall, technical tours, and networking events. The program will feature a wide array of topics, including connected and automated vehicles, security, financing and funding, sustainability, new and shared mobility, commercial vehicle and freight logistics, mobile applications, safety, transportation systems operations, and more.
For more information contact scollier@itsa.org

Event

Pittsburgh, PA

Jun 7 - 9, 2015

Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials

Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) Annual Conference
- Each year, the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) brings together representatives from the state transportation departments of the Northeastern United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. This annual event continues to draw over 200 participants including NASTO members. The 2015 NASTO Conference is being held June 7th – June 9th in Wilmington, Deleware.

Event

Wilmington, DE

Jun 7 - 10, 2015

National Association of Regional Councils

National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Annual Conference and Exhibition
- The Annual Conference and Exhibition is the largest national event focused on promoting effective regional cooperation and solutions through interaction and education. Held annually in June, NARC’s Annual Conference is the premier place to learn how to engage in effective regional collaboration. Representatives of Councils of Government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations — leadership, professional staff, board members, local elected officials, technical and program staff — come together to share best practices, attend informative sessions on program, legislative and regulatory issues, as well as avail of training and technical services. Speakers include experts from the public and private sector, congressional and state lawmakers, and individuals from universities and non-profit organizations.
For more information contact marcy@narc.org

Event

Raleigh, NC

Jun 9, 2015

FHWA Office of Transportation performance Management

FHWA Webinar: Fundamentals of Transportation Data Part 2
- This webinar, part of the Let's Talk Performance webinar series sponsored by FHWA's Office of Transportation Performance Management, will share examples of how agencies overcome internal IT, leadership, and resource issues that inhibit their ability to create data management and performance data programs. The Let's Talk Performance Webinar Series is a recurring webinar series that aims to broach new topics in transportation performance management, present unique perspectives from a variety of agencies, and provide a forum for collaboration with fellow practitioners.
For more information contact Michael.Nesbitt@dot.gov

2015 National Health Impact Assessment Meeting
- Building on the success of the first two national Health Impact Assessment (HIA) meetings, this conference will convene a diverse group of individuals interested in learning more about HIA and advancing the field, especially decision-makers and program leaders from multiple sectors and at all levels of government. The areas of interest include planning, transportation, criminal justice, housing, agriculture, energy, environment, education, fiscal, economic, and labor policy. More information will be posted here as it becomes available, including details on the call for abstracts and scholarship applications.

Event

Washington, D.C.

Jun 21 - 24, 2015

American Public Transportation Association

APTA 2015 Rail Conference
- The 2015 Rail Conference is scheduled for June 21-24, 2015, at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Workshops and technical sessions cover timely issues of widespread interest in operations, technology, safety, security, planning, finance, capital projects, and the technical aspects of providing all modes of rail service: urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity. This conference features the industry’s premier products and services showcase to learn more about advances in railroad and rail transit markets.
For more information contact meng@apta.com

Event

Salt Lake City, UT

Jun 22 - 24, 2015

TRB

5th International Symposium on Highway Geometric Design
- TRB is cosponsoring the 5th International Symposium on Highway Geometric Design on June 22-24, 2015, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The objective of this symposium is to stimulate continued world-wide improvements to highway geometric design. The symposium will focus on the latest research, policies, and innovative practices related to highway geometric design and their safety and operational effects.

Event

Jul 10 - 13, 2015

National Associations of Counties

National Association of Counties Annual Conference
- NACo’s 80th Annual Conference and Exposition provides an opportunity for all county leaders and staff to learn, network and guide the direction of the association. The Annual Conference, held each July, is hosted by a NACo member county. This year, the conference will be held in Mecklenburg County, (Charlotte) North Carolina. The Annual Conference provides county officials with a great opportunity to vote on NACo’s policies related to federal legislation and regulation; elect officers; network with colleagues; learn about innovative county programs; find out about issues impacting counties across the country; and view products and services from participating companies and exhibitors.​

Event

Charlotte, NC

Jul 19 - 22, 2015

Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Annual Meeting
- The theme of the 2015 WASHTO Annual Conference is "Transportation Systems: Moving at the speed of business." Discussion will focus on how the rapidly changing transportation industry must remain at the forefront of change, instead of just keeping pace with it. WASHTO 2015 will feature a broad range of general and breakout sessions. It will be a strong lineup that includes more technical tracks, sessions on operations, design and planning, the environment, administration and executive management. Our conference planning team is assembling an outstanding agenda.

Institute of Transportation Engineers 2015 International Annual Meeting and Exhibit
- Mark your calendars now to join transportation professionals from across the US and around the world August 2-5 at the Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL. The ITE 2015 International Annual Meeting and Exhibit brings together over 1,000 attendees to listen to transportation experts, share insight and experiences, and hear about the key issues impacting transportation as well as learn about the latest products, services, and technologies from exhibiting vendors.

Event

Hollywood, FL

Aug 9 - 12, 2015

National Rural Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference

National Rural ITS Conference
- Join us for the Annual NRITS Conference in Snowbird, Utah! We have lined up three days of interesting courses and exciting adventures for the 2015 NRITS Conference, August 9-12. This conference will provide participants an opportunity to network and share experiences within and across a wide variety of ITS disciplines. In addition to traditional ITS topics, this event will bring together both traditional and non-traditional ITS users to address such issues as rural safety, multi-agency coordination, and workforce development, as well as EMS and transit issues. The many different training and networking opportunities available through this event will provide participants with the tools necessary to effectively plan and deploy ITS technologies within their own jurisdictions.
For more information contact info@nritsconference.org

Event

Snowbird, UT

Aug 10 - 13, 2015

Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials

Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials Annual Meeting
- Kansas and Missouri DOTs are looking forward to co-hosting the 106th Annual Meeting of the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO) next year. The meeting will be held in beautiful Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, and is scheduled for August 10-13, 2015. We're developing an exciting conference agenda and hope to see you there!
For more information contact marciaf@ksdot.org

Event

Overland Park, KS

Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2015

American Public Works Association

APWA International Public Works Congress and Exhibition
- Join nearly 6,000 public works professionals in Phoenix as we unveil the newest equipment and breakthrough technologies and bring you an unparalleled education track covering the entire gamut of publc works. Don't miss the chance to connect with public works professionals from all over the country in America's sixth-largest city, Phoenix, AZ. The City of Phoenix has been making environmentally sustainable practices a priority within key public works areas, creating thousands of jobs and making the city an ideal host for the public works industry's premier international event of 2015.

Event

Phoenix, AZ

Sep 1 - 3, 2015

Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, Transportation Research Board, National Center for Transit Research

GIS in Transit Conference
- URISA, TRB, and the National Center for Transit Research are co-sponsoring the GIS in Transit Conference on September 1-3, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The mission of the biennial conference is to provide a forum for geographic information systems (GIS) in transit professionals and other key industry stakeholders to share innovative GIS solutions, industry best practices, and new technologies. The conference is also designed to explore ways to use GIS to improve the safety, reliability, sustainability, and operation of public transportation. This unique conference is for transit planners, managers, researchers and GIS industry experts who are interested in sharing ways to use geographic and spatial analysis in transit planning, operations, and marketing to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Event

Washington, D.C.

Sep 16 - 18, 2015

Transportation Research Board

International Conference on Transportation System Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
- TRB is sponsoring the International Conference on Transportation System Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events on September 16-18, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The event is designed to provide transportation agencies with information, research results, and sample practices to assist in their ability to predict and adapt to the potential impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. The conference will also attempt to promote international dialogue on research, implementation, and lessons learned.
For more information contact MStarnes@nas.edu

Event

Washington, D.C.

Sep 20 - 24, 2015

Center for Transportation and the Environment at North Carolina State University

2015 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
- The International Conference on Ecology and Transportation (ICOET) is the foremost multi-disciplinary, inter-agency supported conference addressing the broad range of ecological issues related to transportation systems. Experts in transportation development, related scientific study, policy issues, and administrative processes gather at ICOET to share the most current research information, quality applications, and best practices that can enhance both the project development process and the ecological sustainability of transportation systems. The ICOET program includes presentations for all transportation modes and topics of interest to attendees – researchers, biologists, engineers, planners, project managers, administrators, and policy makers representing government, Tribal, academic, nongovernmental, and private industry organizations. More than 500 professionals from all 50 United States and over 20 other countries attend ICOET. ICOET is co-hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, with support from the US DOT Federal Highway Administration
For more information contact eugene_murray@ncsu.edu

2015 International Urban Freight Conference
- Organized by the METRANS Transportation Center, the purpose of the International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF) is to provide a forum for multidisciplinary research on all aspects of urban freight. A second purpose of I-NUF is to raise the visibility of urban freight research. I-NUF is recognized as the premier venue for urban freight research. It draws participants from around the world and from not only the research community but from the private sector and government as well. Urban freight is a growing area of research. As the population becomes increasingly urbanized, cities become larger and more dense; and transport demands of both passengers and freight become more challenging to manage. When population and economic activity are concentrated, the externalities of freight--air pollution, noise, traffic congestion--affect more people. At the same time, some of the solutions that solve passenger transport problems, such as more use of non-motorized modes or alternative fuel vehicles, are much more difficult to apply to freight transport. Cities have historically been centers of trade, and globalization has reinforced this role. The largest ports, airports, and trade centers are located in cities, adding another dimension to urban freight. Finally, freight accounts for a substantial share of all transport sector GHG emissions. Developing ways to reduce these emissions is critical, whether through better managing freight demand, more efficient freight flows, new vehicle technologies, or other strategies.
For more information contact alix.traver@csulb.edu

Transportation Research Board, American Public Transportation Association

13th APTA/TRB Joint National Light Rail and Streetcars Conference: Transforming Urban Areas
- TRB and APTA are co-sponsoring the 13th APTA/TRB Joint National Light Rail and Streetcars Conference: Transforming Urban Areas on November 15-17, 2015, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference is designed to explore the latest issues and trends in light rail research and practice related to planning, design, construction, and operations and maintenance. The theme of the conference is the role of light rail in providing mobility in the evolving international metropolitan environment.
For more information contact sandrle@nas.edu

Event

Minneapolis, MN

Nov 18 - 19, 2015

National Highway Institute

NHI Training: Highway Program Funding
- This instructor-led training provides an overview of the Federal-aid Highway Program, focusing on various aspects of highway program funding unique to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Topics include: the operation of the Highway Trust Fund and its significance to the funding level of the Federal-aid Highway Program; the content and policy implications of authorizing and appropriating legislation; the FHWA apportionment process; discussion of obligation limitation, allocations, deductions, earmarking, and transferability; and the effect of policy and budget considerations on the use of Federal-aid funds. The course has been updated to complement the new Federal-aid authorization bill.
For more information contact nhicustomerservice@dot.gov